AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

Love getting the gift cards it really helps my budget. I save money on restaurants and shopping. It is a double savings when I win a gift card and use points to buy one at same place it is like eating out for free.

I saved money with AARP by taking advantage of their Rewards program, which let me redeem points for gift cards to places like Walmart and various restaurants. It’s been a great way to cut down on everyday expenses, especially when shopping for groceries or dining out. We also make a habit of reading all the AARP articles about saving money—they’re full of helpful tips and practical advice that have helped us make smarter financial choices. Between the rewards and the guidance, AARP has definitely made a positive impact on our budget.

We have just recently retired so we used a spreadsheet to monitor our spending for a few years beforehand to get a clear picture of what we were spending, and where we could cut back. We use AARP rewards and discounts to help cut costs.

Planted a vegetable garden, also watching my spending using a budget spreadsheet to save and pay for needed home repairs.

I have been going out to eat less and making coffee at home. 

I'm new to this. Looking forward to using it!

 I am going less  to restaurants and good to dollar tree to buy household items

Reward redemptions offer a chance to get something for a discount, or even free. Jersey Mikes GC’s are so useful. Their small sandwich is enough for a whole days food.

I'm obsessed with the recipes. They use reasonably priced ingredients! Also?  I use the local offers to save $ in my city!  😉

   I used my AARP card to get a lesser Hotel room rate